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Virat Kohli's 80th Half-Century Guides India to Comfortable Win Over New Zealand in First ODI

Virat Kohli's 80th Half-Century Guides India to Comfortable Win Over New Zealand in First ODI
World Sports · 15:56:34 - Wednesday, 4 November 2026

India secured a comfortable victory over New Zealand in the first One Day International at Auckland on November 4, 2026, thanks largely to Virat Kohli's 80th ODI half-century.

The veteran batsman's milestone knock anchored the chase as the Men in Blue wrapped up the win with ease, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.

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